Associate II - JR. Financial Advisor

Northland Securities

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Financial Advisor supports senior advisors in delivering high-quality client service, financial planning, and investment support. This role is designed for a developing professional who is working toward becoming a full advisor and is comfortable balancing client engagement, operational accuracy, and ongoing learning. The Junior Advisor will assist in preparing financial plans, conducting research, supporting client onboarding, and ensuring all activities meet regulatory and firm standards.

Requirements

Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with clients, senior advisors, and internal teams
Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and grow within the financial services industry; takes direction well and applies feedback constructively
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); experience with CRM systems or financial platforms a plus
Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability in all work
3 – 5 years of experience in a financial services environment, or relevant internships.
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.
This position requires Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registration. Qualification requirements include meeting applicable financial industry responsibility, regulatory requirements, credit fitness and criminal background standards. Successful candidates must meet ongoing regulatory requirements including acceptable background investigation, credit report and fingerprinting results.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a sales support or administrative role is a plus.
Pursuit of relevant FINRA licenses (e.g., Series 7, Series 66).
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Advisors in managing client relationships, including preparation for meetings, follow-up tasks, and ongoing service requests.
Participate in client meetings as appropriate, document notes, action items, and next steps.
Support onboarding of new accounts, including gathering required documentation and coordinating with internal operations teams.
Respond to client inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Assist in managing C and D tier clients to elevate their overall experience and help transition them into higher-tier (B and C) relationships.
Gather and analyze client financial data to create preliminary planning summaries, investment proposals, and retirement projections.
Conduct research on investment products, insurance solutions, and financial planning topics.
Help maintain and update financial planning software and CRM records.
Prepare materials related to portfolio allocation, rebalancing, and product recommendations (under supervision).
Assist with trade execution activities - block trading
Monitor client portfolios for exceptions, cash needs, and required actions.
Follow firm policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Maintain accurate and complete client records in accordance with supervisory requirements.
Complete all annual and ongoing training related to regulatory and compliance expectations.
Partner with operations, compliance, and support teams to ensure smooth workflow and exceptional client outcomes.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including process enhancements and client experience initiatives.